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Crime
Saurabh Chandrakar Extradited to India Amid Rs 94,000-Crore Betting Empire Probe
✍️ News18
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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Saurabh Chandrakar, a key figure in a betting network linked to a Rs 94,000 crore empire, has been extradited to India following investigations that uncovered ties to Dubai properties and Chhattisgarh.
Saurabh Chandrakar, identified as a central player in a sprawling betting network, has been extradited to India after authorities completed a legal process in the country of his arrest.
The extradition follows a probe that traced a Rs 94,000 crore betting empire with links to properties in Dubai and operations in Chhattisgarh. Chandrakar’s involvement has been documented through financial trails and communications that connect him to the network’s leadership.
Indian law enforcement agencies have stated that the extradition is part of a broader effort to dismantle organized betting syndicates that have operated across borders. Chandrakar is expected to face charges related to illegal gambling and money laundering.
The case underscores the growing cooperation between Indian authorities and foreign law‑enforcement bodies in tackling transnational crime. Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant against illegal betting activities.
Chandrakar’s extradition marks a significant step in the ongoing crackdown on the betting empire, with authorities promising further action against other implicated individuals.
The extradition follows a probe that traced a Rs 94,000 crore betting empire with links to properties in Dubai and operations in Chhattisgarh. Chandrakar’s involvement has been documented through financial trails and communications that connect him to the network’s leadership.
Indian law enforcement agencies have stated that the extradition is part of a broader effort to dismantle organized betting syndicates that have operated across borders. Chandrakar is expected to face charges related to illegal gambling and money laundering.
The case underscores the growing cooperation between Indian authorities and foreign law‑enforcement bodies in tackling transnational crime. Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant against illegal betting activities.
Chandrakar’s extradition marks a significant step in the ongoing crackdown on the betting empire, with authorities promising further action against other implicated individuals.